1. Introduction to Biology

In Darwin's view of descent with modification, __________.

Which idea is shared by both Lamarck's and Darwin's theories of evolution?

Which of the following is an especially effective strategy for reducing intraspecific competition within a population?

How can harsh winters benefit some species in the context of natural selection and evolution?

What term best describes the relationship between the wings of bats and the flippers of whales?

Which mechanism of evolution is primarily responsible for the increase in frequency of antibiotic resistance in bacterial populations?

Evolutionary adaptations of stems include which of the following?

The first basic idea of evolutionary adaptation can be traced back to ________.

Which of the following must be true for natural selection to occur in a population?

Which of the following would be an example of directional selection?

Which of the following best describes a key similarity and a key difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

The image depicts a population of beetles where individuals with green coloration are more likely to survive and reproduce than those with brown coloration due to predation. What mechanism of evolution is illustrated in this scenario?

Why did the removal of wolves from northern Wisconsin change the composition of plant species in the forest?

Which of the following is an example of stabilizing selection?

According to the theory of natural selection, what is the most likely outcome for giraffes with short necks in an environment where food is available only on tall trees?